PART 1-Current Info & Support for ADF families during COVID19 - a podcast by Beck Rayner

This weeks podcast episode is the first in a series dedicated to bringing you current information relevant to you, as a spouse and as part of an ADF family, during COVID19. 

 

Support, info and services are changing and adapting to try and meet our needs which is why I thought it was important to bring you as much updated and useful information as I could at this time. 

 

This week I talk to National Convenor Maree Sirois, from Defence Families Australia, about how DFA are advocating for families during this time. To watch the First Five years webinar series, mentioned in the podcast, click the link below.

 

I also talk with Ros Baumann, a spouse and teacher, about how we can approach isolation and online learning for our kids. Most importantly Ros reminds us that we aren’t expected to turn into teachers overnight. Our best is good enough and taking the pressure off will benefit us and our kids.

 

And for those in need of some information surrounding finances and those possibly facing financial hardship, I talk to Defence Bank CEO David Marshall about how the banking sector is adapting to meet the needs of customers and help them get through this time. 

 

All information in this episode was current as of Thursday 2nd of April 2020.  Next week's episode will have more COVID19 information which is specific to military spouses and families. If there is a particular topic you would like to hear about at this time please get in contact. 

 

If you are in need of support or advice during this time the 24 hour Defence Family Helpline on 1800 624 608 is your first point of call.

 

For current and updated information from Defence be sure to check Forcenet. If you don't have a Forcenet account check with your Defence member about granting you access. 

 

Stay well and let’s do this together! 

 

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